Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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